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Press Releases Archive


2009  
December 21 Media Advisory: H1N1 Vaccine Now Open to Everyone at Contra Costa Public Health Flu Clinics
December 9 Media Advisory: Local health centers get $14 million in federal recovery money
December 9 Media Advisory: Contra Costa to hold additional H1N1 flu vaccination clinics
December 8 Contra Costa EMS Medical Director Receives Statewide Honor
December 3 Media Advisory: H1N1 Vaccine Priority Groups Expanded
November 30 Free H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic in Contra Costa County
November 25 Volunteers Needed to Help at Pittsburg Community Flu Clinic
November 19 Contra Costa to hold H1N1 flu shot clinics Saturday in Concord and San Ramon
November 16 Contra Costa Health Services Relocates Concord Community Flu Clinic Health Department Also Announces Rescheduled Clinic in East County
November 12 Community H1N1 flu vaccine clinic in Antioch canceled
November 9 Industrial Safety Ordinance Report Highlights Success of Preventing Chemical Accidents
November 6 Media Advisory: Contra Costa to Hold First Community H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic for Priority Groups
November 5 Community H1N1 flu vaccine clinic in Antioch canceled
November 4 Contra Costa to hold first community H1N1 flu vaccination clinic
October 26 Contra Costa Family Doctors Protest Medical Group's Partnership with Coca-Cola
October 20 Consumers Warned About Lead Hazard in Ceramic Pots Labeled "Lead Free"
October 16 Media Advisory: Request for Proposals - HIV Services
October 6 First shipment of H1N1 vaccine arrives in Contra Costa County
October 6 Richmond Schools Join International Event Promoting Walkable Neighborhoods
October 5 Volunteers Needed to Help During County Flu Clinics
September 21 Music and Art Show Reveals County Health Care Workers' Creative Side
September 14 Contra Costa Health Services Offers Life-changing Course for Mental Health Consumers
September 11 Contra Costa Celebrates National Fruits & Veggies–More Matters Month
September 4 County to Test Students for Tuberculosis after Confirmed Case
August 19 Homeless Health Connect to Provide Vision, Health Services to Homeless People
August 17 Lifesaving Heart Attack Response System Expanded to East Contra Costa County
August 13 Media Advisory: Back-to-School H1N1 Flu Information for Parents and Students Available Online
August 11 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Officer Calls for National Health Care Reform in Latest Podcast
August 3 Podcast, Immunization Clinic Kick Off National Immunization Awareness Month
July 16 Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Scheduled
July 15 Media Advisory: State Approves $16.2 Million for Contra Costa Mental Health Programs
July 14 Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Receives Grant to Enhance Palliative Care
July 9 Study Finds Obesity Could Cost Contra Costa More than $1 Billion
July 6 Bay Point Gets Lessons on Healthy Eating
June 17 Second H1N1-Related Death In Contra Costa County
June 15 Contra Costa County Tobacco Prevention Coalition Celebrates 25th Anniversary
June 8 Teen Who Saved Woman's Life to be Honored at Launch of HeartSafe Community Initiative
June 7 Information about the Officer-Involved Shooting at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
June 4 Media Advisory: Public Health Director to Hold Press Conference about Death of Child with H1N1 Flu
June 4 Contra Costa Confirms First Death with H1N1 Virus
June 3 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Mental Health Recommends Programs for PEI Funding
June 2 One-Day Event Connects Homeless People with Vital Services, Referrals
May 26 Community Meetings to Discuss Future MHSA Projects
May 20 State Approves $5.5 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services in Contra Costa
May 18 Media Advisory: Help Connect People Experiencing Homelessness with Vital Services
May 11 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Services Aims to Reduce New HIV Infections
May 8 Stroke Survivor Shares Harrowing Experience On Local Television Show
May 6 Media Advisory: County Health Department Offers Free Immunizations for Children
May 5 Contra Costa Schools To Re-Open After CDC Changes Closure Guidance
May 2 Media Advisory: Media briefing on swine flu cases in Contra Costa County
April 29 Media Advisory: Joint Press Conference on Schools and Swine Flu
April 20 Advisory Board Seeks Members to Help Stop Alcohol and Drug Abuse
April 14 Media Advisory: Volunteers Needed to Connect People Experiencing Homelessness with Services
April 12 Hospital Receives Goats to Help Maintain Weeds, Vegetation
March 26 CCHS One of Four Agencies Nationwide to Receive Lifesaving CPR Technology
March 19 Tuberculosis Cases Increase in Contra Costa County
March 16 Health Department Prepares Skilled Nursing Facilities for Disasters
March 13 Gala Helps Raise Money for County Hospital
March 10 Media Advisory: County Officials to Discuss Household Toxic Waste Disposal Methods
March 4 Grant Helps Improve Health and Financial Security for Clients
March 2 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Services Proposed Budget Cuts Available Online
February 26 Media Advisory: Volunteers Needed for Public Health Emergency Exercise
February 24 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Mental Health Seeks Organizations to Provide Services
February 23 Fear of Losing Children Keeps Women Who Use Alcohol and Drugs From Seeking Care
February 17 Movement Gives African Americans Power to Promote Healthy Communities
February 12 Contra Costa Collaborative Tackles Childhood Obesity Epidemic
February 11 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Officer discusses economic crisis impacts on health services
February 10 Media Advisory: Help Prepare Your Community for a Public Health Emergency
February 4 Testing Urged For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 3 Media Advisory: Toy-testing event protects children from lead poisoning
February 2 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Mental Health Seeks Members for Advisory Group
January 16 Media Advisory: Volunteers needed to help count Contra Costa County´s homeless population
January 13 Media Advisory: Toy-testing event protects children from lead poisoning
January 9 Media Advisory: Time change for Mental Health Services Act public hearing
January 8 New Fitness and Health Classes Help Families Meet Their New Year Resolutions
January 5 Contra Costa County seeks volunteers to help with homeless count